Gumdrop Cookies

Cookies 

1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup butter, softened

1 egg

2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

2 cups uncooked quick cooking oats or old-fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Stir-ins: 1 cup of stir-ins from the list below.

Directions 

Heat oven to 375°F. Combine brown sugar, butter, egg and lemon zest in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add all remaining ingredients except stir-ins. Beat until well mixed. 

Stir in desired stir-ins from list by hand. 

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. 

Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until lightly golden brown on edges. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely.

Suggested Stir-ins:

Raisins, cut-up gumdrops, green or red chocolate coated candies, chocolate-covered raisins, chopped nuts, chocolate, butterscotch or vanilla chips, toffee chips, cut-up candy bars etc.

Yield: 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

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